"Roll out the barrel" ------UNfortunately.....
Unfortunately the bung is out and the whiskey is gone!! But I love the stone wall.
JohnFrim
Loc: Somewhere in the Great White North.
Great setting and great model.
In the first two I find the poses a bit awkward. It looks like she is fighting the barrel, but also trying to pose at the same time, and no one would struggle to push a barrel with those foot/toe positions. I suspect the barrel is propped, but I still feel because of its angle the scene is one of her trying to push/hold the barrel, and the pose just does not show realistic physical engagement with the barrel.
In #3 the barrel is stable, so I only see her using it as a prop for the pose, and that works better for me.
I hope you have a few more in the series.
JohnFrim wrote:
Great setting and great model.
In the first two I find the poses a bit awkward. It looks like she is fighting the barrel, but also trying to pose at the same time, and no one would struggle to push a barrel with those foot/toe positions. I suspect the barrel is propped, but I still feel because of its angle the scene is one of her trying to push/hold the barrel, and the pose just does not show realistic physical engagement with the barrel.
In #3 the barrel is stable, so I only see her using it as a prop for the pose, and that works better for me.
I hope you have a few more in the series.
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At first I thought your reply was pretty critical but after looking at the pictures I agree. Thanks for bringing out the little details that some may miss.
JohnFrim wrote:
Great setting and great model.
In the first two I find the poses a bit awkward. It looks like she is fighting the barrel, but also trying to pose at the same time, and no one would struggle to push a barrel with those foot/toe positions. I suspect the barrel is propped, but I still feel because of its angle the scene is one of her trying to push/hold the barrel, and the pose just does not show realistic physical engagement with the barrel.
In #3 the barrel is stable, so I only see her using it as a prop for the pose, and that works better for me.
I hope you have a few more in the series.
Great setting and great model. br br In the first... (
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The barrel was not propped but I did ask her to try to roll it like it was full. Unfortunately? she has modeled so much with photogs saying "point your toes"d and she is a dancer so the foot position is just sort of built into her. I agree with what you say but all of the series is the same! Thanks for looking so carefully.
First kudos to model - even empty those barrels are not light. Second location, prop & composition of photos are very good. But (not butt) I have to somewhat agree with JohnFrim plus to nit-pick #3 drew my eye to her dirty foot (understand why) and the light streak between leg & barrel shadow. Realize that is natural but wonder how it would look filled in? Regardless I enjoy your work and hope we will continue to see more.
vertigo wrote:
Unfortunately the bung is out and the whiskey is gone!! But I love the stone wall.
Great images, Lovely model and great lighting. I agree with all others on the poses.
Rich2236
Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire
vertigo wrote:
Unfortunately the bung is out and the whiskey is gone!! But I love the stone wall.
Very nicely handled vertigo. True, the poses are slightly contrived, but that is what this is all about, right?
Also, the poses are a good study for an artist's brush...
Kudos, you did well. And the model looks great.
Rich...
Nice but, a little contrived.
Why no just place her, crossed legged, off center, at slight angle to image plane, on top of the empty barrel; with the open Bung hole at about 45 degrees to the image plane. ( place plug on the ground, if available).
Empty whiskey glass in one hand (held high) and the second finger of the other hand just touching a slightly extended tongue. All fingers hyper extended.
Expression - model's option.
Lighting - photographer's option.
Variations - Very thin (see through), Bright colored gossamer vial for model - Draped as appropriate.
I would post my take on this but, after doing the setup we were not able to see straight...must less find the camera.
Amazing at times how colorful B&W photos are... the shades of gray [at times 50] are in our primitive eye/brain connection.
Yes, the pose is exaggerated, but it is a ballet dance in action and thus what dance looks like.
I like the idea … #1 and #3 would be better if the model turned her face to the camera. #2 shows off those great legs but the angle make her seem thick in the torso. All seem like one light shots with some harsh shadows … and second source or reflector fill would be nice. Love the dance poses …
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